دراسة الكتاب المقدس: ماذا يعني 'الشيطان' باليونانية؟

What is the original Greek word for “Satan” and what does it mean? The Greek term for Satan is “Σατανᾶς” (Satanas). This word comes from the Hebrew “שָׂטָן” (satan), meaning “adversary” or “accuser” (Farrar & Williams, 2016, pp. 72–96). In its most basic sense, satan refers to one who opposes or obstructs. We see this meaning reflected in how the term is used in the Old Testament. There, satan often describes a legal adversary or someone bringing an accusation. As…